Rail Yard Leader – Safety‑Focused Team Coach (24/7)

Aurizon; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring programs

Career development opportunities

Parental leave

Job summary

Aurizon is seeking an experienced Yard Leader to join the Jilalan yard team. You will drive safe, reliable and cost-effective rail operations by coaching staff, coordinating rostering, and ensuring daily schedules are met.

You will lead with a strong emphasis on safety, performance management and continuous improvement, working closely with colleagues to deliver customer rail services every day. This role is based at the Jilalan yard in Queensland, Australia.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a leadership role in logistics or heavy industry.
• Strong safety commitment and ability to influence safe choices.
• Proven frontline leadership with task assignment and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Coach and enable team to make safe decisions through effective execution of planned work.
• Delivery of safe outcomes through the use of safety tools, systems, and processes.
• Conduct CEMP discussions with direct reports to confirm expectations and address performance gaps.
• Engage yard operators to identify safety improvements and learning opportunities.
• Build relationships and manage performance and conduct within the team.
• Implement processes and procedures to improve supply chain performance and daily schedules.
• Manage rostering, training, annual leave, attendance, and overtime.
• Ensure optimal shunting methodologies and review results for feedback.
• Investigate issues and deliver factual written reports for decision makers.

Skills

Leadership

Safety focus

Team coaching

Planning scheduling

Job description

Aurizon is seeking an experienced Yard Leader to join the Jilalan yard team. You will drive safe, reliable and cost-effective rail operations by coaching staff, coordinating rostering, and ensuring daily schedules are met.

You will lead with a strong emphasis on safety, performance management and continuous improvement, working closely with colleagues to deliver customer rail services every day. This role is based at the Jilalan yard in Queensland, Australia.